OpenAI has appointed Aaron "Ronnie" Chatterji, a distinguished professor from Duke University and former White House CHIPS coordinator, as its first Chief Economist. Chatterji will lead research on AI's economic impact,

OpenAI has hired its first chief economist: former Commerce Department chief economist Aaron Chatterji, an architect of the 2022 Chips Act.

The Sam Altman-led company added a chief economist and a chief compliance officer following an exodus of top talent in recent months.

OpenAI has hired former Uber Technologies Inc. executive Scott Schools to serve as its first chief compliance officer, bolstering the startup’s efforts to adapt to emerging global regulations around artificial intelligence.

OpenAI has appointed Dr. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji as its first Chief Economist. In this role, Dr. Chatterji will lead research focused on understanding the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring its benefits are widely distributed.

This appointment highlights OpenAI's dedication to understanding and navigating the complicated intersection of economics and AI technology. A self-described "nerd," Chatterji displayed a passion for numbers from a young age.

In his new role, Chatterji will lead research into AI's potential effects on economic growth and job creation. He was previously the chief economist of the Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden and has also served as a senior economist on former U.

A professor of business and public policy at Duke University, Aaron Chatterji was responsible for implementing $52.7-billion in subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production and research